Gluten-free pizza bagels
Mini pizzas on halved gluten-free bagels, baked until the mozzarella bubbles and the edges turn golden.
- Celiac
- Hashimoto's
- Low-FODMAP
- Pregnancy
- Toddlers
- Gluten-free
- Crohn’s and colitis
- IBS
- Kid-friendly
- Sheet pan
- One pan
- Quick
- Gluten-free Italian
Ingredients
- 4 Gluten-free bagels, split in half
- 1 cup Gluten-free marinara sauce
- 2 cups Shredded mozzarella
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- ¼ cup Grated Parmesan
- 8 Fresh basil leaves, torn
Method
- Heat the oven to 425°F and brush the bagel halves with olive oil.
- Spread the halves with marinara, leaving a small rim.
- Set aside six plain halves for the kids' share before any toppings.Kids’ plate comes out here
- Top the rest with mozzarella, oregano, Parmesan and torn basil.
- Sprinkle the kids' halves with mozzarella and bake all until bubbly and golden.10 min timer
- Rest five minutes so the cheese sets before serving.5 min timer
Kids’ plate: Pizza bagels
On the plate: Two cheese bagel halves cut into wedges, with a little bowl of warm marinara for dipping.
Make it a game: Build a pizza face: the sauce is the smile, and basil leaves or cheese become eyes and freckles.
Set it aside at step 3, before the grown-ups’ sauce or spice goes on.
Why it works
- Celiac disease: Gluten-free bagels and marinara, brushed with olive oil and baked open-faced.
- Kid (4–12): Cheesy mini pizzas with mild marinara, baked until soft and melty for small hands.
Celiac check: watch for hidden gluten in soy sauce, stock, malt vinegar and seasoning blends, and oats that aren’t certified. Gluten gives food ideas, not medical advice: always check labels for allergens and cross-contact.
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